ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
"Preparing students to serve as effective, reflective and caring teachers."
COURSE SYLLABUS
EDF 3660
Education and Public Policy in the United States
This syllabus course calendar and other attending documents are subject to change during the semester in the event of extenuating circumstances.
Course Prefix:
Section #:
Credit Hours:
Co-requisites:
Pre-requisites:
EDF 3660
3756
Three
None
Admission to Educational Studies BS or Public Policy and Administration BS
Day, Time and Campus:
Modality:
Professor:
Office Hours:
Office Location:
Office Phone:
Email Address:
Online Online
Online - Weekly participation is required for attendance. Participation in this course is defined as posting to the discussion board or submitting an assignment.
Michael T. Poulin
As Posted
Clearwater
727-791-2788
Poulin.Michael@spcollege.edu
NM 138
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT: College of Education
Dean:
Office Location & Number:
Kimberly Hartman, Ph.D.
Tarpon Springs BB 101
I.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to study the relationship between education and public policy at the federal, state, and local levels of government. Emphasis is placed on the social, political, and economic factors that affect the development of educational public policy. 47 contact hours.
II.
MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. The student will explain the major educational historical developments in public policy by:
a. Defining the key terms of educational policy (i.e., social theory, schooling, training, education, political economy, ideology).
b. Describing the Jeffersonian ideal.
c. Analyzing the different perspectives of major stakeholders regarding educational policy in the
19th century.
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2. The student will discuss the impact of diversity, race, and gender within public policy by:
a. Comparing and contrasting the progressive and reform movements for African Americans by
Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois.
b. Analyzing the Native American educational experience historically through the present.
c. Writing a critical response paper on an educational issue related to gender and public policy.
d. Discussing the perceptions and misconceptions of specific populations.
3. The student will describe contemporary factors that affect the development of educational public policy by:
a. Writing a critical thinking response paper on a current issue related to education and public policy.
b. Researching the alternatives for K-12 and post-secondary education and the implications for students.
c. Analyzing the components of critical and digital literacy regarding the increased demands for students and the workforce.
d. Explaining how public policy affects the teaching profession.
e. Evaluating the need for creativity and problem solving in the decision-making process.
III.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(S), RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
A.
Required Textbooks
Textbook(s) Required : Tozer, S., Senese, G., & Violas, P. (2013). School and Society - Historical and
Contemporary Perspectives (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9780078024405
Recommended :
Students using eBooks must have access to the eBooks during class sessions.
B.
Supplemental Material
Resources :
Materials :
Library: http://www.spcollege.edu/libraries/
C.
Technology
Technology is an essential tool for receiving and developing instruction. Students are expected to reference MyCourses continuously to assure all current content for class has been accessed. Additionally students are expected to be familiar or familiarize themselves with PowerPoint presentation methods.
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The instructor of this course frequently uses smart boards, ELMOs, power point, digital media, and web based resources to disseminate information and engage preservice learners and students.
All work must be submitted in a format compatible with Microsoft Word (e.g.: .doc, .docx, .rtf)
Technical Support: www.spcollege.edu/helpdesk
D. Important Dates
Course Dates: The course begins on Monday, January 11, 2016 and ends on May 6, 2016.
Withdrawal Date: March 23, 2016
Financial Aid Dates: www.spcollege.edu/pages/dynamic.aspx?id=800
IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS
A.
School Based Hours Course Requirements- NO Hours required for this course
B. Attendance
The College-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum: www.spcollege.edu/addendum/#attend
C. Course Assignments
10 Chapter Activities x 20 pts each =
Weekly Assignments
200 pts.
14 chapters x 10 pts each =
Chapter Quizzes
Ch. 3 Discussion
140 pts.
10 points
Ch. 5 Discussion
Ch. 8 Then & Now Assignment
Ch. 4 Paper
20 points
30 points
30 points
Final Exam 60 pts.
Total Points for Course 530 pts.
The grading scale for the College of Education is:
3000 & 4000 Level COE Courses
90% – 100% A
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83% – 89% B
75% – 82% C
68% – 74% D (Repeat course)
67% or less F (Repeat course)
IV.
SYLLABUS STATEMENTS COMMON TO ALL COE SYLLABI
A.
COE SYLLABUS STATEMENTS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VrvFtlW9RPl2YgbSrHdstAkktd-BtneMQuttI5khNzQ/edit?usp=sharing
B.
SPC SYLLABUS STATEMENTS http://www.spcollege.edu/addendum/
Each student must read all topics within this syllabus and the content of the links. If the student needs clarification on any items in the syllabus or linked statements, he/she should contact the course instructor.
V.
CALENDAR AND TOPICAL OUTLINE
If you remain enrolled after the drop date this signifies that you agree to abide fully by the parameters set in this syllabus and any syllabus addendum.
Module/Dates
Module One: 1/11-1/24
Topics
Introduction to the Course
Assignments
Post One Word Introduction
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Quiz
Chapter 2
Defining the Terms Assignment
Chapter 2 Quiz
Module Two:
Module Three:
1/25-1/31
2/1-2/14
Chapter 3
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Imagining Thomas Jefferson
Assignment
Chapter 3 Quiz
Circle of Viewpoints Assignment
Expanding the Circle of
Viewpoints Discussion
Chapter 6 Quiz
Step Inside Assignment
Chapter 7 Quiz
Scavenger Hunt Assignment
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Module Four: 2/15-3/6 Chapter 5
Chapter 4
Chapter 12
Chapter 5 Quiz
It Says/I Say/And So Discussion
Chapter 4 Quiz
Critical Thinking Response Paper
Chapter 12 Quiz
Just Because Assignment
Spring Break: 3/7-3/13
Module Five: 3/14-3/20
Module Six: 3/21-4/3
Module Seven: 4/4-4/10
NO CLASSES
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 11
Chapter 10
Chapter 8 Quiz
College Education: Then and
Now Assignment
Chapter 9 Quiz
What in the WORLD?
Assignment
Chapter 11 Quiz
A Closer Look at Workforce
Organizations Assignment
Chapter 10 Quiz
Education as a Profession
Assignment
Module Eight: 4/11-4/24 Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 13 Quiz
A Closer Look at Culturally
Relevant Pedagogy Assignment
Chapter 14 Quiz
Exploring Creativity Assignment
Final Exam: 4/25-5/1 Chapters 1-14 Final Exam
VI.
Uniform Core Curriculum Assignments
There are no UCC assessment points/assignments in this course.
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